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Meet the Team

Pono Roots Counseling Center is as therapy and training center. Each PRCC therapist or counselor is selected for their ability to provide truly transformative client services.  
PRCC team members have ample life, educational, and hands-on clinical experience.
We offer two kinds of treatment and we firmly stand behind the efficacy of all our work.
Licensed therapists treat clients directly and collaborate with our clinical director as needed.
Treatment staff that has not yet completed standards required for autonomous treatment, work under the direct supervision of our clinical director. Through this working model, clinical director and treating staff work with clients on initial intake, assessment, and treatment planning. The clinical director oversees, supervises, and monitors this client work. Staff in this category receives supervision weekly,
and as needed, as well as continuous training. 

 

Lani Oprescu

Lani Oprescu

Client Services Director

Christina McKay, MSCP, LMFT

Christina McKay, MSCP, LMFT

Licensed Therapist

Jane Kim, MA/MFT-I

Jane Kim, MA/MFT-I

Counselor - Supervised

Martika Ybarra, MFT-I

Martika Ybarra, MFT-I

Counselor - Supervised

Olivia E.

Olivia E.

Client Services Specialist

Kristine Altwies, MA, LMFT

Kristine Altwies, MA, LMFT

Clinical Director - Licensed Therapist

Karisa Yoshida, MSCP, MFT-I

Karisa Yoshida, MSCP, MFT-I

Pre-licensed Therapist - Supervised

Heidi Smoot, MFT-I

Heidi Smoot, MFT-I

Pre-licensed Therapist - Supervised

Fabio Cardoso, MFT-I

Fabio Cardoso, MFT-I

Counselor - Supervised

Charles "Chuck" Kamai, MA/LMFT, CSAC

Charles "Chuck" Kamai, MA/LMFT, CSAC

Licensed Therapist

Kapi'i DeMello, MSCP, MFT-I

Kapi'i DeMello, MSCP, MFT-I

Pre-licensed Therapist - Supervised

David Sanders, MFT-I

David Sanders, MFT-I

Counselor - Supervised

Ann Kedl, BA

Ann Kedl, BA

Parent Coach

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